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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900F outperforms Core i3-2120 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900F is 3971 days newer than Core i3-2120.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900F doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900F
- Performs up to 14% better in ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i3-2120 - 132 vs 116 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2120 - 24 vs 4 threads
ARK: Survival Evolved
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i9-12900F
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
132
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$6.11/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$805.87
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FPS and Value Winner
INTEL Core I9-12900F
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i3-2120
Desktop • Feb 20th, 2011
Core i9-12900F
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-2120 | vs | Intel Core i9-12900F |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 20th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i9 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 16 |
| 4 | Threads | 24 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.4 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.1 GHz |
| 65 W | TDP | Not Available |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 24.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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